Join our Team

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Preschool Coordinator, Community Facilities Coordinator or Director of Child Care Services assists with the development and implementation of a comprehensive community based preschool program for ages 3-5yrs and/or 2yrs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Programming

Plan, implement, organize and lead preschool activities, special events, fundraising and field trips; assist in developing preschool curriculum

Assist with the development and implementation of a comprehensive community based preschool program for ages 3-5 and or 2 years

Supervisory

Assist in the hiring of preschool staff; provide work direction to Preschool/Instructor I

Assist volunteers and practicum students in the classroom setting

Customer Service/Communication

Attend to children’s physical needs, which may include toileting and eating

Provide information to visitors wanting to hear about the program and/or see the classroom

Attend regular meetings with preschool instructors and Preschool Coordinator

Communicate problems or concerns with children, families, staff and external agencies

Recommend referrals or additional services for children with professionals such as behavioural therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists

Safety/Risk Management

Monitor children in indoor and outdoor activities and during rest periods; conduct activities with children on an individual and group basis

Ensure classroom safety as outlined by Health Medical Safety regulations; follow proper Centre protocol

Administer medications as required in accordance with established policy

Keep program facilities and equipment safe and clean, reporting any repairs and concerns to senior staff

Administrative

Plan and organize classroom layout

Provide input into budget; order supplies and equipment

Work with agencies to acquire resources for children

Attend regular meetings with preschool instructors, Supervisor and where appropriate

Responsible to document and report child abuse to supervisors and the Ministry

Responsible to fill out accident report forms

Other related duties as assigned and may vary according to facility.

Required Qualifications:

• Grade 12 plus an Early Childhood Education Certificate and two years experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• BCRPA High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification (or willing to obtain)

Licensing requirements prior to start date:

• Standard, Childsafe or Emergency First Aid including CPR C,
• Physician’s note,
• 19+yrs of age,
• Police Information Check,
• Immunization records

Desirable Qualifications:

• Post basic ECE training
• Reggio workshops
• Montessori certificate
• 2nd language
• Sign language
• Music background
• Food safe

Hours of Work:  

12.75 – 21.25 hours weekly (depending on availability and position), starting September 2020

Salary: $21.93 - $23.27 per hour

Benefits package after three-month probation period for staff working 20 hours or more per week

Please Send Resume and Cover Letter by Monday, July 13th 2020, 11:59 pm 

to:

Anna Thymis, Preschool Coordinator

Email: athymis@richmond.ca

Thompson Community Centre

5151 Granville Avenue

Richmond, B.C. V7C 1E6

Thompson Community Association thanks all applicants in advance for their interest. However, only those candidates under further consideration will be contacted.